Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner recently captured a commanding lead in an informal grassroots straw poll of Duval County Republican activists, securing 57.1% support in a survey that highlights early divisions in the crowded 2026 Republican gubernatorial primary. The poll, conducted over 48 hours by the Republican Liberty Caucus of Northeast Florida (RLC-Duval), drew…
Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has revised controversial Tampa Police Department policies on immigration enforcement following a threat of removal from office by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier. In a letter sent Monday to the attorney general’s office, Castor confirmed the department updated its guidelines, removing language that had drawn scrutiny. The revised policy takes effect…
Sebring is known as the longest running endurance sports car race in North America. But that record spans beyond cars and drivers – to sponsors. Officials at Sebring International Raceway say the ExxonMobil’s Mobil 1 brand has extended its title sponsorship of the Twelve Hours of Sebring, continuing a partnership that now spans 32 consecutive…
Sebring International Raceway has announced plans host their 75th running of the Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring on March 20, 2027, launching a year-long celebration with the unveiling of a commemorative logo. The logo incorporates two parallel blue racing stripes on a white background—evoking the iconic livery of early 1950s American race cars—positioned behind…
The Florida Department of State has officially designated Avon Park as a “Florida Main Street of the Month” for March 2026. The distinction places the city among only two programs selected for recognition out of more than 50 active Main Street organizations statewide. “We can’t even begin to explain how excitied we are right now,…
The Orange County School Board unanimously voted Tuesday night to close seven under-enrolled schools, citing declining enrollment, state voucher programs, lower birth rates and shifting population patterns that have strained the district’s budget. The closures, finalized after a public hearing at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, affect Union Park Middle School and six elementary…
Florida Highway Patrol’s Criminal Alien Apprehension Team (CAAT), in coordination with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), apprehended 15 individuals unlawfully present in the United States during a targeted enforcement operation in Key Largo on March 9. The operation, part of the ongoing Operation Tidal Wave, resulted in the arrests of nationals from Cuba, El…
The Florida Senate passed a major election integrity bill Thursday, requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and tightening voter ID rules at polling places. The measure, HB 991, cleared on a party-line 27-12 vote. Republicans framed it as closing potential vulnerabilities in election security. Sen. Erin Grall (R-Vero Beach), the Senate sponsor, said:…
The Florida House on Thursday approved a measure allowing the state to designate domestic terrorist organizations, imposing stricter penalties and restrictions, after concurring with Senate amendments. Lawmakers voted 80-25, largely along party lines, to pass HB 1471, titled “Systems of Law and Terrorist Organizations.” The Senate had previously approved its version 25-11. The bill now…
Florida lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to a bill establishing a pilot program that would allow the state to accept stablecoins for certain government fees, positioning Florida as a leader in digital asset adoption. The House passed the Senate version of SB 1568 by a 108-3 vote after waiving rules for a swift final…